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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.76, 741.84 and 390.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.76, 741.84 and 390.16 is: 538.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.76 : 741.84 = 390.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.76/741.84 = 390.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.76x = 741.84 × 390.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.76x = 289,436.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,436.29/537.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.23

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